The Trump administration's recent authorization of tariffs on steel and aluminum has produced mixed reactions in U.S. industries. Manufacturers of these metals regard the action as defending their businesses against dumping by foreign competitors. Heidi Brock, president and CEO of the Aluminum Association, praised the decision. She issued a statement declaring: "We look forward to working with the president on implementation and to creating a more level playing field."
The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) explained its support for the action. Thomas Gibson, president and CEO of AISI, claimed, "About one-fourth of domestic steel capacity today is not being utilized. This is being fueled by the massive excess steel capacity in the world today, which is more than eight times larger...(Full Article)

According to new data collected by IndustryNet, manufacturing employment in Ohio edged up over the past year, with steady gains posted across a number of sectors. IndustryNet reports the state added 5,217 jobs between September 2016 and September 2017, amounting to a half percent gain.
This represents the sixth straight year Ohio has gained manufacturing jobs, as the state continues to recover from the severe losses suffered during the recession.
Once at the center of rust-belt manufacturing losses Ohio's six-year winning streak echoes similar progress made by states like Indiana and Michigan, and stands in contrast to neighboring states that continue to bleed jobs like Pennsylvania and New York.
This article will take a closer look at the major developments that have occurred i...(Full Article)

According to new data released this week by MNI, Pennsylvania lost manufacturing jobs for a fifth straight year as the state continues to face challenges on a number of fronts. This post will take a look at some major Pennsylvania industries and how they fared over the year, as well as delve into city, county and regional data. We'll also examine the general outlook for the state, and take a look at the impact some Trump Administration policies may begin to have on Pennsylvania industries like coal and steel.
MNI, compiler and publisher of the industrial information that powers IndustryNet, reports Pennsylvania industries shed 8,604 manufacturing jobs from June 2016 to June 2017, a 1.1% decline.
This represents a somewhat sharper loss that MNI recorded in Pennsylvania for the 201...(Full Article)

According to new data released this week by MNI, manufacturers in Indiana added nearly ten thousand jobs over the past year, buoyed by continued growth in the state's transportation equipment industry. MNI, compiler and publisher of the industrial information that powers IndustryNet, reports Indiana gained 9,695 manufacturing jobs from May 2016 to May 2017, or 2%, extending the meteoric rise in factory jobs the state has seen since the recession.
Indiana was one of the hardest-hit states during the recession, shedding 16% of its manufacturing workforce or roughly 100,000 jobs, with layoffs and bankruptcies plaguing the all-important auto sector -- particularly its RV industry, which hit bottom in 2009. Over the past six years the state's manufacturing sector underwent a remarkable tu...(Full Article)

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